What are the disadvantages of living in Croatia?

Croatia has many sparsely inhabited areas, especially on its islands. As a result, essential emergency services may be slow to arrive in parts of the country. Croatia is also in an earthquake-prone region and may experience intense seismic activity.



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Tourists have been overcharged at bars and clubs ('gentlemen's clubs'), sometimes by thousands of Euros, and threatened with violence if they will not pay. Pickpockets operate in tourist areas. Avoid carrying large sums of cash, do not leave valuables unattended and use hotel safes if possible.

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Croatia's process of economic convergence continues, with GDP per capita (in Purchasing Power Parity) in 2022 reaching 73% of the average European Union (EU) member states' level. The country has recorded the highest post-pandemic recovery of all EU member states (with the notable exception of Ireland).

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Best Croatian Food and Dishes You Need to Try
  • Black Risotto. While black risotto can be enjoyed throughout Croatia, particularly in the coastal regions, the dish is best sampled in the small town of Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula. ...
  • Brodetto. ...
  • Buzara. ...
  • Grilled Fish. ...
  • Peka. ...
  • Bean Soup. ...
  • Octopus Salad. ...
  • Pršut.


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Economic Reasons for the Croatian Emigration Crisis As expected, the majority emigrated to other European Union countries, primarily to Germany, where almost half of all Croatian emigrants went (14,148). The difference in people moving to EU countries compared to 2021 was about 25 percent.

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Croatia's number of very wealthy individuals and households – with assets above $30 million – is double the European average in relation to the rest of the population.

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8 Things You Should Avoid in Split
  • Scams. Let's be real – scams are happening everywhere. ...
  • Overpriced Restaurants. So many amazing restaurants in Split serve delicious traditional Croatian cuisine. ...
  • Pickpockets. ...
  • Crowded Areas. ...
  • Crowded Beaches. ...
  • Split's Football Frenzy. ...
  • Driving & Parking. ...
  • Brda (City's neighbourhood)


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Croatia might have plenty of mosquitoes, especially during the summer months, but popular tourist cities regularly repel mosquitoes each season to decrease their population. Even a mosquito bite isn't that bad unless you are a mosquito magnet or have allergic reactions.

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From the vibrant cities of Zagreb and Split to the stunning beaches of Dubrovnik and Hvar, Croatia offers something for everyone.
  1. 1, Dubrovnik. (20) ...
  2. 2, Split. (9) ...
  3. 3, Zadar. (5) ...
  4. 4, Zagreb. (7) ...
  5. 5, Hvar. (2) ...
  6. 6, Rovinj. (1) ...
  7. 7, Makarska. (1) ...
  8. 8, Korcula. (1)


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